Pamela L.

Castrey
2001 Sunvale Dr.
Olathe, Ks. 66062
913-782-2032 (fax)
pc691ed4@westpost.net
913-461-5076 (cell)

Director of Public Relations/Activities/Sales/Admissions Counselor

"As an experienced music director in education and church work, I have many cros
sover skills in promotions and public relations that directly apply to working w
ith the public in planning activities and/or sales. I am excited about the possi
bilities I can offer to a company that needs an organized executive to represent
their interests." - Pamela L. Castrey
Personality:
ENTJ Meyers-Briggs ID Disc Assessment
Personable, relational, compassionate, perceptive, diplomatic, persuasive, inspi
ring, encouraging, a good listener who can understand and satisfy the needs of c
lients, organized, professional appearance
Experience:
Director, promoter, public speaker, recruiter, planner, event/activity organizer
, project leader, teacher/trainer, motivator, counselor, community connector, fu
ndraiser, sales and promotions
Accomplishments:
Developed largest vocal music program in Blue Valley Middle Schools; performed
in Carnegie Hall twice with church choirs; led a nine year pipe organ expansion
project completed in May, 2010; developed new Art Expo Show, 2010; coached pri
vate voice students as leads in musicals; hosted regional vocal solo/ensemble co
ntest in Blue Valley; developed database tracking system for Connections ministr
y; co-produced two full length CD recording projects; worked well with people of
all ages; superior skills in relating to many types of people; inspired groups
of professional adults to cooperate and respect my decisions; developed and dire
cted Arts Academy; promoted and contracted all fine arts concerts and events; le
d "Connections" team, a relational ministry, in a church setting; organized staf
f training events
Skills:
Promoter; publicity developer; reception and dinner event planner; genuine hospi
tality; presenter; public representative; database; fundraising; leader; vocal c
oach; classroom and private teacher; musician; singer; administrator for large m
usic programs; hiring of musicians; music staff supervisor
Personal statement
In leading and developing music programs I have learned how to handle all types
of people in very professional settings. My people skills and persuasive abiliti
es combine to form a great mix of personal characteristics for selling. Public m
usic appearances and teaching give me the ability to present and speak well to o
thers. I want to help in the development and sales of your products. I am open t
o positions where I can use my talents in planning, promoting, selling and servi
ng others.
Career Goals:
I want the opportunity to make people happy and to make money for my future. Cus
tomer satisfaction is a high priority for me to feel successful at any job. I wo
rk hard to achieve goals and will make a great relational employee. Music will b
ecome my hobby and I am ready for the change.
Recent Employment:
Director of Music & Fine Arts Ministries; Connections Coordinator
August 1994-June 1st, 2010 (full-time since 2000)
Trinity Lutheran Church
5601 W. 62nd St.
Mission, KS 66202
Vocal Music Teacher Harmony Middle School
Blue Valley Schools August 1993-2000
Education
B.S. in Music Education, University of Illinois
Certification K-12, Instrumental and Vocal Music
Extensive Training in Church Music/Connections/Administration/Outreach/Database
Continuing Education in Private Voice, Choral Conducting, Business

Additional Administrative Workshops:

Miller Management Church Administration Classes:
Hiring, Motivation and Release of Employees
Results-Oriented Conflict Management
Effective Communication
Discovering and Valuing Personality Profiles in Teams
Aligning Resources for Effective Ministry
Church Windows Database Training
Multi-Site Church Seminars (Naperville IL and St. Louis, MO)
Brain Based Learning Teaching to Learning Styles
Myers-Briggs Personality DISC Teaming
Network marketing Sales
Church Ministry Employment:
Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS- Director of Music/Fine Arts (15 years)
Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS- Connections Coordinator (9 years)
Redeemer Lutheran ELCA-Organist/Music Director, Shawnee, KS (2 years)
Leawood United Methodist - Adult Choir, Leawood, KS (2 years)
Public School Teaching Experience:
Blue Valley Schools (7 years Middle School)
Harmony Middle School Master Teacher Award (building)
Musical Director (co-directed 7 musicals with over 100 students)
Organizer and host of Regional Vocal Solo/Ensemble Festival
Developed largest middle school vocal program in this district
Tenured teacher in Blue Valley, Raytown and Springfield schools
Other Work Experience:
Private Vocal Teacher Students received "I" ratings at district/state contest
Students have consistently earned lead roles in musicals
Springfield, MO, Blue Valley and Olathe KS Schools
Private Piano Teacher Beginner thru Intermediate, all ages
Associate Conductor "Mid America Singers" semi-professional group
Soloist, rehearsal director, publicity development
Missouri Arts Council (MAC) sponsored, Springfield, MO
"Thank you for reading my resume and considering me as a person who would qualif
y in the development of your business."- Pamela L. Castrey